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#1
Warm Water Species / Re: Carp unlimited
Last post by trout-r-us - July 18, 2025, 13:37:41 PMThought the Carpers here might enjoy.
My grandson lives in the Phoenix area and has been fishing the canals for grass carp. Him and a friend went this morning for a little while and hooked four and landed two. He's been using a five weight and having trouble landing the larger ones. I've got an eight weight heading his way. I sure as heck don't need it. 😁
Carp are stocked in the canal systems to control algae and weeds. They have observed fish feeding in the current on strands of slimy green vegetation and one of the guys came up with the idea of matching the "hatch" with green and brown bunny leaches. It has proven to be extremely effective.
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My grandson lives in the Phoenix area and has been fishing the canals for grass carp. Him and a friend went this morning for a little while and hooked four and landed two. He's been using a five weight and having trouble landing the larger ones. I've got an eight weight heading his way. I sure as heck don't need it. 😁
Carp are stocked in the canal systems to control algae and weeds. They have observed fish feeding in the current on strands of slimy green vegetation and one of the guys came up with the idea of matching the "hatch" with green and brown bunny leaches. It has proven to be extremely effective.
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#3
The Gravel Bar / Re: New Unlimited Salmon Steel...
Last post by Woolly Bugger - July 17, 2025, 10:48:30 AMThe fight to save Atlantic salmon: A conversation with new advocacy leader
The Atlantic Salmon Federation recently named Nathan Wilbur as its next president.
The organization conducts research on wild salmon throughout the North Atlantic, carries out river restoration projects and advocates for legislation to conserve salmon. Its work covers the entire salmon range in North America — from Maine to Northern Labrador, including five eastern provinces.
Here in Maine, the "king of fish" historically had spectacular returns, with more than 100,000 adults in the Penobscot and its tributaries alone. Today, this number is less than 2,000, and in recent years, Atlantic salmon have only returned to 11 rivers in Maine.
I've heard stories from people who grew up fishing for Atlantic salmon in Maine, the reverence for their fight and athleticism. As a passionate angler myself, I've fished for sockeye, coho and landlocked salmon, but I've always wondered what it'd be like to hook an Atlantic.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/07/16/outdoors/outdoors-environment/atlantic-salmon-federation-president-nathan-wilbur-n6hjn1me0n/
The Atlantic Salmon Federation recently named Nathan Wilbur as its next president.
The organization conducts research on wild salmon throughout the North Atlantic, carries out river restoration projects and advocates for legislation to conserve salmon. Its work covers the entire salmon range in North America — from Maine to Northern Labrador, including five eastern provinces.
Here in Maine, the "king of fish" historically had spectacular returns, with more than 100,000 adults in the Penobscot and its tributaries alone. Today, this number is less than 2,000, and in recent years, Atlantic salmon have only returned to 11 rivers in Maine.
I've heard stories from people who grew up fishing for Atlantic salmon in Maine, the reverence for their fight and athleticism. As a passionate angler myself, I've fished for sockeye, coho and landlocked salmon, but I've always wondered what it'd be like to hook an Atlantic.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/07/16/outdoors/outdoors-environment/atlantic-salmon-federation-president-nathan-wilbur-n6hjn1me0n/
#4
The Gravel Bar / Re: Native Tree/Plant Plight
Last post by Woolly Bugger - July 17, 2025, 10:45:58 AMRare American Chestnut trees in Freeport nominated as Illinois state champions
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"It looks like the Natural Land Institute's Legacy Tree Program has found yet another Illinois state champion tree: a rare American chestnut (Castanea dentata) in Freeport," said Alan Branhagen, executive director. "Actually, the exciting news is that there are two growing side by side! Because of the rarity of this species and its great conservation concern, we are featuring both of them as the July Trees of the Month. One is larger than the other and we will submit it to the Illinois Big Tree Register and expect it to become the new state champion."
Located in the front yard of a private residence, the bigger tree is about 73 feet tall, with an average crown spread of over 41 feet and a trunk circumference of 135 inches. Nominated by Sharon Welton, executive director, Stephenson County Historical Society Museum and Arboretum.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250714/submitted-content/rare-american-chestnut-trees-in-freeport-nominated-as-illinois-state-champions/
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"It looks like the Natural Land Institute's Legacy Tree Program has found yet another Illinois state champion tree: a rare American chestnut (Castanea dentata) in Freeport," said Alan Branhagen, executive director. "Actually, the exciting news is that there are two growing side by side! Because of the rarity of this species and its great conservation concern, we are featuring both of them as the July Trees of the Month. One is larger than the other and we will submit it to the Illinois Big Tree Register and expect it to become the new state champion."
Located in the front yard of a private residence, the bigger tree is about 73 feet tall, with an average crown spread of over 41 feet and a trunk circumference of 135 inches. Nominated by Sharon Welton, executive director, Stephenson County Historical Society Museum and Arboretum.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250714/submitted-content/rare-american-chestnut-trees-in-freeport-nominated-as-illinois-state-champions/
#5
The Gravel Bar / Re: Unlimited Nuclear Disaster...
Last post by Woolly Bugger - July 17, 2025, 08:10:49 AM #6
The Gravel Bar / Re: Unlimited Fly Fishing News...
Last post by Woolly Bugger - July 17, 2025, 08:07:06 AMOn the North Platte, where anglers maim 1 in 4 trout, Wyoming goes barbless, bans some bead rigs
'Pegged attractors' on fly fishing leaders, which caught on in the last decade, will no longer be allowed in Gray Reef and Cardwell sections of the popular fishery.
Research has translated into regulation on the North Platte River, a famous central Wyoming tailwater where up to a quarter of trout have sustained hook-related injuries to their gills, body cavity or eyes severe enough to be lethal.
On Wednesday, the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission agreed to proposed regulation changes designed to help brown, rainbow and cutthroat trout survive the swarms of flies and lures that besiege the world-renowned commercial fly fishing destination every year.
Only single barbless hooks will be allowed in the future along all four North Platte River sections downstream from Seminoe Reservoir. Additionally, fixing egg patterns and other attractants to lines above hooks — a setup known as "pegged attractors" — will no longer be permitted on the river's Cardwell and Gray Reef sections. (They'll still be allowed on the Miracle Mile and Afterbay stretches, where bait will also remain legal.)
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https://wyofile.com/on-the-north-platte-where-anglers-maim-1-in-4-trout-wyoming-goes-barbless-bans-some-bead-rigs/
'Pegged attractors' on fly fishing leaders, which caught on in the last decade, will no longer be allowed in Gray Reef and Cardwell sections of the popular fishery.
Research has translated into regulation on the North Platte River, a famous central Wyoming tailwater where up to a quarter of trout have sustained hook-related injuries to their gills, body cavity or eyes severe enough to be lethal.
On Wednesday, the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission agreed to proposed regulation changes designed to help brown, rainbow and cutthroat trout survive the swarms of flies and lures that besiege the world-renowned commercial fly fishing destination every year.
Only single barbless hooks will be allowed in the future along all four North Platte River sections downstream from Seminoe Reservoir. Additionally, fixing egg patterns and other attractants to lines above hooks — a setup known as "pegged attractors" — will no longer be permitted on the river's Cardwell and Gray Reef sections. (They'll still be allowed on the Miracle Mile and Afterbay stretches, where bait will also remain legal.)
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https://wyofile.com/on-the-north-platte-where-anglers-maim-1-in-4-trout-wyoming-goes-barbless-bans-some-bead-rigs/
#7
Local Trip Reports / Re: Smith River Access Issues
Last post by trout-r-us - July 17, 2025, 07:41:33 AMQuote from: Woolly Bugger on July 16, 2025, 18:55:48 PMIt appears that the hillside (hillslope) stabilization or mitigation project at Philpott Dam was carried out under a federal contract awarded to David Boland, Inc. of Titusville, FL. The contract's total fixed‑price value—including the slope stabilization at Philpott Dam—was $19,734,579 �.
Perhaps ElPresidente Taco can get Mexico to pay for it. If they refuse, just hit them with higher tariffs.
#8
Local Trip Reports / Re: Smith River Access Issues
Last post by Woolly Bugger - July 16, 2025, 18:55:48 PMThe subject of the Philpott damn dam came up on our recent outing and we speculated about the cost. Here is what I found out;
It appears that the hillside (hillslope) stabilization or mitigation project at Philpott Dam was carried out under a federal contract awarded to David Boland, Inc. of Titusville, FL. The contract's total fixed‑price value—including the slope stabilization at Philpott Dam—was $19,734,579 �.
🧱 Scope & Background
• In May 2020 a significant landslide occurred downstream of Philpott Dam, prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to launch a remediation effort including hillside stabilization measures �.
• The stabilization work included scaling (removing loose rock), installation of concrete T‑walls, draped mesh, catchment fencing, secant pile retaining walls, stormwater controls (e.g. detention vault), regrading of overburden, road stabilization, and reconstruction of the switchgear building destroyed in the slide �.
• The contract for all this—referred to as "Philpott Dam Landslide Remediation"—was a firm fixed price at approximately $19.7 million
It appears that the hillside (hillslope) stabilization or mitigation project at Philpott Dam was carried out under a federal contract awarded to David Boland, Inc. of Titusville, FL. The contract's total fixed‑price value—including the slope stabilization at Philpott Dam—was $19,734,579 �.
🧱 Scope & Background
• In May 2020 a significant landslide occurred downstream of Philpott Dam, prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to launch a remediation effort including hillside stabilization measures �.
• The stabilization work included scaling (removing loose rock), installation of concrete T‑walls, draped mesh, catchment fencing, secant pile retaining walls, stormwater controls (e.g. detention vault), regrading of overburden, road stabilization, and reconstruction of the switchgear building destroyed in the slide �.
• The contract for all this—referred to as "Philpott Dam Landslide Remediation"—was a firm fixed price at approximately $19.7 million
#9
Warm Water Species / Re: New River Floaty Boat Trip...
Last post by Dougfish - July 16, 2025, 15:44:19 PMNice net.
#10
Warm Water Species / Re: New River Floaty Boat Trip...
Last post by NCsporksman - July 16, 2025, 14:41:40 PMYou go girls!!!!